| Sir Anthony Griffin | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 24, 1920 |
| Died | October 16, 1996 (aged 75) |
| Place of birth | Peshawar, Pakistan |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1934 – 1975 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Ark Royal Flag Officer, Plymouth |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir Anthony Templer Frederick Griffith Griffin GCB (24 November 1920 – 16 October 1996) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Controller of the Navy.
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Griffin joined the Royal Navy in 1934.[1] He served in World War II and was on board the SS Britannia when she was sunk by a German raider.[2] In 1964 he was given command of the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal and in 1966 he took over as Naval Secretary.[1] He was made Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Warfare) later in 1966, Second in Command of the Far East Fleet in 1968 and Flag Officer, Plymouth and Admiral Superintendent at Devonport in 1969.[1] He went on to be Controller of the Navy in 1971 before retiring in 1975.[1]
In retirement he became Chairman of British Shipbuilders.[2]
Family[]
In 1943, he married Rosemary Hickling; they had two sons and one daughter.[2]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Obituary: Admiral Sir Anthony Griffin The Independent, 22 October 1996
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